How many restaurants are in Bay County?

There are 917 restaurants tracked in Bay County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Bay County restaurants have an A grade?

Grade distribution data for Bay County is available on individual restaurant pages. Visit any restaurant's page to see its current grade and score.

How often are Florida restaurants inspected?

Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1-4 times per year by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). High-risk establishments and those with prior violations may be inspected more frequently.

What does the InspectFL Health Score mean?

InspectFL calculates a 0-100 Health Score for each restaurant based on the number and severity of violations found during inspections. A higher score means fewer and less severe violations. Scores of 90+ typically correspond to an A grade, while scores below 60 indicate an F grade.

Where does InspectFL get its Bay County data?

All inspection data for Bay County comes from public records maintained by the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation). InspectFL aggregates and presents this data in an easy-to-understand format with grades and scores.

Bay County

Panama City Beach draws millions of spring breakers and summer vacationers each year, and Bay County's restaurant scene has evolved far beyond the boardwalk. While the beachfront strip serves up expected seafood and frozen drinks, the dining landscape along the Grand Lagoon and in downtown Panama City has matured into a legitimate Gulf Coast food destination with fresh-off-the-boat seafood and craft cocktail bars.

Browse Bay County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Lynn Haven, Springfield, and Callaway. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

917

Restaurants

1,797

Critical

2,379

Major

5,050

Minor

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

917

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

917

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into county-level trend pages with filters, latest inspection snapshots, and direct restaurant history. Most recent inspection on this page: November 2, 2026.

How to use this county page

Use it to compare cities, filter the countywide list, and quickly spot restaurant records worth opening — especially if you are choosing between areas.